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Hiking on Sylt

Between dunes, beach & Wadden Sea - hiking on Sylt at its best

Hiking on Sylt means pure nature: Explore miles of sandy beaches, picturesque dune landscapes, and the unique UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea. The island offers a variety of hiking trails suitable for every pace and ability. Whether it's relaxing strolls along the coast, challenging tours through the Braderup Heath, or romantic sunset strolls on the west beach – Sylt invites you to unwind and be active at the same time. Numerous viewpoints reward you with unforgettable panoramas of the sea and landscape. 

Hiking on Sylt is more than just exercise – it is an experience for all the senses. 
  • Walk through the autumnal dune landscape at the Morsum Cliff with a view of green fields and the Wadden Sea.
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  • Woman stands on a wooden platform amidst dunes at sunset.
    © Marie Pohl I Sylt Marketing
  • Two people walk along the icy mudflat beach.
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  • Two people with dogs are walking along the beach at sunset.
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  • Two people walk along the empty winter beach.
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  • A man wearing a red backpack and a green T-shirt walks with a dachshund on a leash along a narrow path through a green landscape under a blue sky.
    © Maike Belbe | Sylt Marketing
Your perfect island hiking day

A hike or a walk through the Sylt nature is always an experience. Because Sylt offers countless paths and opportunities to explore them. Your perfect hiking day could start at the tide line and lead you either north or south with the soothing sea air. Are you looking for the tranquility of secluded beaches? Then follow the light signals of the Lister Lighthouses, which are located at the Elbow - a nature reserve in the very north of the island. And also the hike around the Hörnum Odde in the south of the island is under the protection of a red and white giant. 
A hike through the nature reserve in the east of the island encompasses the ten million year old Morsum Cliff. Another highlight is the Braderup Heath, which is bathed in warm light by the sun, especially in the early morning. Where will it draw you? 

  • 1. Check the weather app: As we all know, there is no such thing as bad weather ;-)

  • 2. Choose a route: Which place don’t you know yet?

  • 3. Pack provisions and something to drink. Restaurants and the like are available along the way. It's best to pick a place beforehand.

  • 4. You can either walk directly from your accommodation or take the SVG bus to a designated starting point. You can also do this by bike or car, of course.

  • 5. And off we go! Enjoy nature, breathe deeply, and unwind.
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An experience in every season: Hiking on Sylt – pure nature, wind and vastness.

The 10 most beautiful hiking trails on Sylt

Our highlights:
Or would you prefer a guided hike?
More than 60 guided tours on a wide variety of topics are offered on Sylt
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mudflat hikes

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea

A particularly fascinating and precious habitat is the Wadden Sea, which stretches from Hörnum to List along Sylt's east coast. It's best to take a tour through the mudflats with an expert guide. What might not be apparent at first glance is that this unique landscape presents some pitfalls and dangers. Guided mudflat hikes are regularly offered during the season by the tourism services, nature conservation organizations, and the Natural Forces Experience Center.

Guided mudflat hikes

Find new strength in the silence of nature

Discover special hikes…
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Sylt Whale Path hiking trail

To protect the false whales

Since 1999, the whale sanctuary, the first of its kind in Europe, has existed off the west coast of the island of Sylt. The resulting Sylt Whale Trail can be found along the west beach: 22 interactive information panels provide fascinating and interesting information about porpoises and their precious habitat, as well as the importance of protecting it. A highlight of the Whale Trail is the opportunity to observe porpoises from the beach when the sea is calm. You can spread the Whale Trail over several days or explore it by bike.

Sylt Whale Trail North Tour Sylt Whale Trail South Tour

Combination of fasting & hiking

Balm for the soul

Do you want to reboot your system and do something good for yourself? Those who fast on Sylt will gain a great deal of peace and inner strength and physical health with each day of fasting. When your weight drops and your mood improves, when you feel how much strength lies within your body, it's an incredible feeling of happiness. Thanks to compassionate support and a wealth of expertise, every initial hurdle is easily overcome in the Sylt fasting centers.

Fastenhaus Ahlers Fastenhaus Werner Fasting with Johanna Katzera
Person in yellow coat on a footbridge through dense forest in the bird hide.
© Laura Müller

Find your island hike

Discover these nature experiences & attractions along the hiking trails:

Open eyes! 

 

  • Observation of migratory birds & porpoises

  • Changing landscapes: Wadden Sea, dunes & heath

  • Historical highlights & cultural sights
Family hike to the Sylt Legendary Forest
3,56 km
9 m
0: 50 pm
9 m
Hike · easy
25996 Wenningstedt-Braderup
© TSK/Dinah Boysen
Megalithic tomb tour Kampen
5,03 km
14 m
1: 14 pm
13 m
Hike · medium
25999 Kampen
CC-BY-ND Natalie Eckelt / Island and Hallig Conference eV, Wadden Sea World Heritage Explorer
Expedition Uthlande: Sylt East - In the footsteps of the past
16,63 km
29 m
4: 05 pm
35 m
Hike · medium
25980 Sylt/Tinnum
© Lynn Scotti, Sylt Marketing GmbH
Hörnum golf course and beach
5,77 km
23 m
1: 27 pm
23 m
Hike · medium
25997 Hörnum
© Lassen/WWF Wadden Sea Office, Unknown
WWF hiking tip: Pure dynamism - circular hike around the Hörnum-Odde
14,79 km
26 m
3: 40 pm
26 m
Hike · medium
25997 Hörnum
© Lynn Scotti, Sylt Marketing GmbH
Best of Rantum
5,61 km
15 m
1: 24 pm
15 m
Hike · medium
25980 Sylt/Rantum
CC BY SA Lynn Scotti, Sylt Marketing GmbH
Lister views
7,59 km
49 m
1: 54 pm
49 m
Hike · medium
25992 List on Sylt
© Rösner/Wadden Sea Office, Unknown
WWF Tour Sylt: Listland - heath, mudflats & shifting dunes
10,04 km
27 m
2: 32 pm
27 m
Hike · medium
25992 List on Sylt
© Holger Widera, Sylt Marketing GmbH
Big Elbow Round
8,96 km
19 m
2: 10 pm
19 m
Hike · difficult
25992 List on Sylt
CC-BY-ND Natalie Eckelt / Island and Hallig Conference eV, Wadden Sea World Heritage Explorer
Expedition Uthlande: Sylt South - A Walk with the Wind
29,99 km
65 m
7: 20 pm
57 m
Hike · easy
25997 Hörnum
© Holger Widera, Sylt Marketing GmbH
Small elbow round
3,91 km
7 m
0: 56 pm
7 m
Hike · easy
25992 List on Sylt
CC BY SA Kristina Dolezych | Sylt Marketing GmbH
Through the Braderup Heath
7,05 km
69 m
1: 47 pm
69 m
Hike · medium
25996 Wenningstedt-Braderup

Whether taking a breather, changing trains or actively changing

Tips on food, drink & mobility for your relaxed hiking day

Your way to the perfect break on Sylt…
Restaurant search

Food & Drink on Sylt

For a break in between!

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Bus stops, maps, etc.

Would you rather take the bus back?

Here you can find everything about the buses on Sylt

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Activities on Sylt

From cycling & jogging to experiences on the water

Actively discover Sylt